Parents and educators are rallying this week to raise awareness for different ways to provide the best education for children in Alabama.

There was standing room only on the south lawn of the Alabama state capitol Tuesday as hundreds made their way to the capitol to show their support for National School Choice Week.

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Since 2011, educators have set aside the week to remind parents of the many options they have when it comes to their child's education.

Ibrahim Lee, the principal at Bellingrath Middle School in Montgomery, said while his school has high-performing teachers and students, "That's not everywhere. And so we have to provide other opportunities and different choices for students to be able to succeed.”

Among the choices for education are public schools, private schools, magnet schools, homeschooling and charter schools.

State Superintendent of Education Dr. Tommy Bice spoke to a group of educators Tuesday in Tuscaloosa about the state of education and what can be done to improve it.

When it comes to school choice, he says it's something he's in support of.

"We just want all kids successful, regardless of whatever system that's in. We just want to ensure that whatever is developed is of quality and actually leads toward every child being college and career ready,” Bice said.

He said he feels a successful education depends heavily on teachers, students and parents working closely together.